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The painting I’ve done over the past couple years has been among the most satisfying and fulfilling work I’ve done to date. Actually, using the word “work” seems inappropriate – while time intensive, the process itself is pure joy. In 2012, I cranked out 21 pieces and matched that total again 2013. Unfortunately, that prolific […]

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The painting I’ve done over the past couple years has been among the most satisfying and fulfilling work I’ve done to date. Actually, using the word “work” seems inappropriate – while time intensive, the process itself is pure joy. In 2012, I cranked out 21 pieces and matched that total again 2013. Unfortunately, that prolific […]

I’m way over due to post an update on “The Life of Charles.” Unless you’re a frequent visitor to “Being Jon Hamm,” you may not know that’s what I’ve been calling these periodic posts on the journey that is my life. In theory, I planned to do one every three months. Since the birth of […]

I’ve been following the box office totals for Dhoom 3 since it’s US run kicked off in December 2013. As of January 26, 2014, I’m excited to learn the latest installment of the Dhoom franchise is closing in on $100 Million worldwide. It’s already become the top film in Indian cinema and scored 78% on […]

I’ve had the pleasure of working with the talented young filmmaker Michael Bachochin a couple times. We first crossed paths in 2011 after I was cast in his epic independent feature “Endless Earth.” During that process, I met one of my best friends Shannon Brown and another one of my favorite people Gail Hafar. Production […]

Recently, I participated in the 48 Hour Film race. It’s a project where filmmakers get together and complete a short film start to finish in 48 hours. Part of the fun here is that they give you a handful of specifics you need to incorporate into the film including the genre. A good friend of […]

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For some, being a Vice President at a prominent Ad Agency is their dream. It wasn’t mine. I left the world of advertising on November 5, 2010. As I walked out the door, I posted this status update on Facebook:
“Charles Rasmussen is happy today marks the day I stopped trying to be Don Draper and started trying to be Jon Hamm.”
It was my own clever way of describing the moment and, later, the inspiration for the name of this journey. This blog is about me – an advertising executive who left his successful career to be an actor and explore his passion for the arts. This is my life – the people, places and things I love.
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